Preston, Idaho vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 128.2% more expensive than Preston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $182,590 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Preston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in San Jose
than in Preston, Idaho
Preston, ID vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Preston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher